Is There Anyway To Use Only A Controller For Ns

CCCorp · January 2004

I was wondering if anyone knows how to set up a controller for NS so you don't have to use the keyboard and mouse. i just got this adaptor so i can use my gamecube controllor on my CPU <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'>

Seph_Kimara · January 2004

</span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CCCorp @ Jan 19 2004, 11:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I was wondering if anyone knows how to set up a controller for NS so you don't have to use the keyboard and mouse. i just got this adaptor so i can use my gamecube controllor on my CPU <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'>
uh...Chances are you'll still need to use your keyboard. You're limited by the number of buttons you have. I dunno, might just be me, but I think a keyboard and mouse totally outclass a joypad when it comes to FPS games

weggy · January 2004

</span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CCCorp @ Jan 19 2004, 06:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I was wondering if anyone knows how to set up a controller for NS so you don't have to use the keyboard and mouse. i just got this adaptor so i can use my gamecube controllor on my CPU <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'>  </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> 
YES! The Skillz Cube connection thing? I have one of those, theyre so badass.

You can do it, but they arent enough buttons. Plus, you can aim much faster with a mouse.

Grillkohle · January 2004

It does not matter how good you are, you will not have much fun playing with a controller against other people who use the normal mouse + keyboard FPS combination.

CCCorp · January 2004

i just what to see how it works becuse i can't get it to work i'll think it would be fun to use a controllor and i don't have a desk so my key borad is on my lap so it will be nice to get it off every so often

Ugly_Jim · January 2004

I've used a joystick for HL before, but it was too hard to get used to, so I went back to kb and mouse.

MrPink · January 2004

It might be fun for aliens, not great for serious play though.

sk84zer0 · January 2004

rofl

BOBDolol · January 2004

rofl

Katsuro · January 2004

crouch
jump
shoot
use
menu
select next
select prev

Yeah, you should be able to do it.

CCCorp · January 2004

anyone know how to get the buttens working on it and how to get the joystick look to move more then 2 incs and if so what buttens sould i set to what command.

DarkDude · January 2004

Use a controller... on a PC? Are you crazy? Well, if you really must I'm certain there is a way to connect a controller to a USB port, I would advise against though as you not only ruin a controller doing it, but also a perfectly good USB cable.

CForrester · January 2004

Look people, he didn't ask for your opinion, he asked for help to get it working.

You should look for a driver (Like PSXPAD, except one that supports GameCube controllers) for your controller. You should be able to find some if you search around Google for a bit. Once you install that, it'll recognize it as a standard joystick and you can go through the pains of getting it working in Half-Life. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'>

Benaiah · January 2004

Its not a question of should you be able to do it. It is why would you want to do it???
I mean comon.
If a skulks running at you, there will be no chance in hell of you hitting him(if he got skillz)
and reverse you wont be able to manouvre as a skulk so u will get owned by marines.

Basically consoles suck **** for FPS. Use a keyboard and mouse like your supposed to.

CForrester · January 2004

Simple: They are not you. Other people have other preferences. Just like most people will say that an RPG is wrong without a controller... Some people will prefer a keyboard for RPGs. Don't force your opinion on what a game should be played with on anyone else. It is their preference, and he didn't want an opinion. He wanted help. So kindly shut your trap unless you have some help for the man.

Special_K · January 2004

cccorp makes me giggle

AUScorpion · January 2004

</span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CForrester @ Jan 19 2004, 11:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Just like most people will say that an RPG is wrong without a controller... Some people will prefer a keyboard for RPGs.  </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> 
For the last time you n00bs! An RPG is not an RPG without a pen and paper!

The controller arguement is pointless!

....jeez. <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'>

But seriously, I don't thing there is a controller out there with enough buttons in easy enough to reach places to handle it.

Just out of the stuff I use when playing NS.

Requirement: 2 directional pads
turn left
turn right
aim up
aim down
strafe left
strafe right
move up
move down

Requirement: 11 buttons. 6 needed in easy to use areas.

Fire
jump
menu
readyroom
crouch
use
switch weapon
switch weapon reversed order
Microphone
flashlight
map

BizZy_9mm_Messiah · January 2004

Stop the trolling please. This guy wants a question answered not each of you jumping at each others throats. Yes I think you can use a controller for HL. There should be a USB cable that you can hook up into your USB port.

Kissamies · January 2004

Discussion like this reminds me why I like to avoid mentioning that I use joystick+mouse combo for FPSes. The "OlOLOLol!!1 UES TEH KEYBOAERD ADN MOUSE U N00B!!oneone" comments are unavoidable. Half-Life's readme file has probably the best instructions for joystick and gamepad configuration I have seen anywhere.

CCCorp · January 2004

there is a usb cable that converts the game cube end to a usb and thanks for your help everyone now i just have to config the "14 buttens" on the gamecube controler <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'> and SK you make me sleepy <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'>

CForrester · January 2004

Here's my recommendation... Talking would be done on the keyboard since you would need that anyway. Just switch Z for voice comm if you use that.

BOBDolol · January 2004

Then he wouldn't be able to turn left/right while shooting at the same time

boberto · January 2004

R should be Fire. L can be crouch, or jump. Everything else is probably arbitrary.

RaVe · January 2004

If you're fine with not being able to fluidly move around the crosshair and aim at your target, then by all means, use the controller.

But I will have to say this....it will be hella hard to control because you need buttons for the following :

- Forward (1)
- Back (1)
- Sidestep left, right (2)
- Turn left, right (2)
- Look up, down (2)
- Fire (1)
- Reload (1)
- Minimap (1)
- Scoreboard (1)
- Menu* (1)
- Crouch (1)
- Jump (1)
- Use (1)

As you can see, you'll need 16 buttons altogether (including movement control) Not easy as you can see. It is generally is possible to play with a contorller, but with controls placed all over the controller it won't be as easy as you think.

But if you want a challenge with your game....go ahead, who's stopping you?

Ahnteis · January 2004

Control layout isn't that hard--I've played Halo (only console fps I've played) and it's quite do-able. The problem is that you have nowhere NEAR the speed+accuracy and there is no "auto-aim" in MP like there is on a console. If you really just want to sit on your couch and play, invest in a wireless keyboard+mouse.

RaVe · January 2004

</span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Ahnteis @ Jan 21 2004, 01:12 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Control layout isn't that hard--I've played Halo (only console fps I've played) and it's quite do-able. The problem is that you have nowhere NEAR the speed+accuracy and there is no "auto-aim" in MP like there is on a console. If you really just want to sit on your couch and play, invest in a wireless keyboard+mouse.  </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> 
Of course the downside is that you can run out of batteries at any moment.....would suck if they ran out of batteries during a clan match <img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'>

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